Samrawit Yeshitla, PhD
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure leadership position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Exploration and Integration Acting Group Lead
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as Integration Acting group lead
- Serve as NA Liaison to SA
- Serve as Axiom Flight Lead and Support all Axiom Commercial Element meeting
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Safety and Reliability Engineer
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
02.2016 - 12.2023
- As the Intra-Vehicular Activity (IVA) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Safety & Reliability Engineer in the Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Integration Branch, my primary role involves providing expertise in ensuring the safety and reliability of GFE flight hardware projects related to human response in space flights.
- I Work with contractor and Project engineering & management personnel to ensure proper integration of the design, development & operation of Intra-Vehicular Activity Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware.
- Establishes & maintains liaison with program managers and works closely with their representatives to ensure that concerns such as proper Hardware design/implementation of requirements are met.
- Responsible for conducting thorough assessments of hazard reports and failure modes and effect analyses (FMEAs)
- Contributed as the IVA GFE Safety & Reliability Engineer encompass a comprehensive range of responsibilities, spanning critical evaluations, regulatory compliance, and operational support to enable safe and successful space missions.
- Established a proactive approach to safety management by conducting hazard analyses and implementing appropriate risk mitigation measures, I meticulously review and provide feedback hazard report analyses for GFE products. My focus lies in identifying and verifying appropriate controls in place for GFE hardware.
- Enhanced plant performance with thorough risk assessments, identifying potential failures and mitigating their impacts. My role involves ensuring SMA assurance Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs). I review and validate that the GFE hardware FMEAs align with the intent of Orion Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) ensuring approval at the Reliability and Maintainability Working Group (RMWG).
- I serve as primary Safety engineer for some GFE hardware. I consult with project managers on program requirements and SMA products/processes for certification. I offer valuable advice, aligning SMA schedules with project milestones, and coordinating SMA product deliverables.
- Conducted regular reviews of maintenance procedures and practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Mentored interns on reliability engineering practices, fostering a safety culture of continuous improvement within the safety team.
Graduate Pathways Intern
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained a professional demeanor, representing NASA positively throughout interactions with colleagues and USRA/KBR Contractors.
- I Worked in JSC Radiation wet lab on human Lymphocytes and human lung cells exposed with gamma rays and alpha particles to determine early and late effects of damage in chromosomes.
- I played a pivotal role in NASA Radiation lab at Brook heaven National Laboratory (BNL) providing comprehensive support to a diverse range of radiation related research in the laboratory.
- My primary focus was to do genetic analysis by using method call mBAND analysis of early and late damages in the chromosome of human lymphocytes and human lung cells after exposures to gamma rays and Fe ions. As well as Karyotyping of Chromosomes in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Transformed by High Energy Fe Ions
- Pathway rotation at Environmental Toxicology Laboratory: I Conducted research investigations on genetic analysis of tissues collected from rodents exposed to lunar dust and apply the toxicity assessment approaches used by the JSC Toxicology group to Assess payload chemicals,
- Provide laboratory support in the Environmental Chemistry air and water laboratories.
- Pathway rotation in Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate: I was able to do dual rotation with NT and Nc division. With NT I participated on the government furnished equipment (GFE) safety, reliability and risk assessment process for multiple programs and project.
With NC Division I organize and participate in writing the Human Risk Analysis (HRA) document.
While I was with SMA I had a chance to collaborate and work with NS safety engineers. I was able to Document the role and responsibilities of the ESO and TSO during SSATA runs, I also document which training is required to be certified for the Extravehicular Activity Safety Officer (ESO) position. - Assisted All research coordination for timely completion and delivery.
- Solved research problems proactively, using creative thinking skills to develop innovative solutions.
- Improved Radiation laboratory organization by implementing efficient filing systems and procedures.
- Maintained accurate data records, ensuring proper documentation of work activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to changes in assignments or priorities within the internship program.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining processes through the use of Metalife technology tools and software applications.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Toxicology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2015
Master of Science - Biology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
• Acknowledged with a prestigious NASA Honor Group Achievement Award for significant contributions in AA-2 CSR ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION, AND TEST TEAM
• Received JSC Exceptional Software for significant contributions in development of Electronic Government Certification Approval Request (eGCAR)
• Recognized with an on-the-spot award for exemplary leadership and support for the Universal waste management (UWMS) project
- Received a Certificate of Achievement for successfully completing Level One of the Safety and Mission Assurance Technical Excellence Program
- Received a Certificate of Achievement for successfully completing Level Two of the Safety and Mission Assurance Technical Excellence Program in System Safety
- Received Certificate for Seminar in Leadership (SIL)
Affiliations
- The inaugural cohort of JSC University Envoys representing the Center to Texas Southern University
Timeline
Exploration and Integration Acting Group Lead
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
01.2024 - Current
Safety and Reliability Engineer
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
02.2016 - 12.2023
Graduate Pathways Intern
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Ph.D. - Environmental Toxicology
Texas Southern University
Master of Science - Biology
Texas Southern University
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